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Board approves independent hearing officer resolution for expulsions; one member votes no
Summary
The board voted to authorize appointment of an independent hearing officer to handle expulsions; one board member recorded a philosophical no vote while the resolution passed by recorded roll-call.
The board approved a resolution authorizing appointment of an independent hearing officer for expulsions after a short discussion and a recorded vote. The motion was moved and seconded and carried; Board member Andrew recorded a dissenting vote, describing his opposition as philosophical.
Andrew said he was voting no because he preferred direct access for affected parties to make their case in person before the governing body, while acknowledging the officers and process had been vetted. The clerk read the individual votes: Becker (no), McCoy (yes), Lagerly (yes), Minnow (yes), Canill (yes), Meister (yes), Yang (yes). The resolution passed and will allow the district to use an independent hearing officer in expulsion proceedings, a procedural step the board said will make scheduling and hearings administratively manageable.
